Fitness ideas for the whole family
As a mother of three young children and a Physical Education teacher, I know the importance of making fitness fun for everyone. Children are energetic and intuitively curious to explore new ways to move their bodies. They are not concerned about how many calories they’re burning or boasting about their fitness accomplishments. They simply move […]
5 daily tasks to stay on top of your household chores
Have you ever felt like you’re drowning in household chores? Or maybe you’re intimidated to invite people into your home because you don’t even know where to start to get on top of the chaos? Here’s the deal….our homes, like our bodies, are a gift from the Lord and we are called to steward […]
I train to care for my mom
While the rest of America was celebrating with fireworks, hot dogs, and backyard parties, I spent this past 4th of July driving through the cornfields of the Midwest, tears streaming down my face, crying out to God. “This isn’t fair! It’s just too much. Why are you allowing this to happen? Why aren’t you doing […]
4 ways to love your neighbor this summer
My family recently moved to a new house in a new part of town. I have not lived in the same place for more than four years for my adult life, which has afforded me many opportunities to meet new neighbors. Each time, my introverted self rallies with the Holy Spirit about getting out to […]
Do your words speak life?
When I first sat down to write this blog post, I was unsure what God wanted me to share. It was actually my daughter who ended up sparking the topic for this post after she had a two hour long conversation with her mentor and returned to tell me about it. What had they talked […]
All you need is 10 minutes…
Almost every afternoon when we pull in from school, I try to implement a “10-minute break” for our family. There are only 2 rules: You must be by yourself, and You may not disrupt anyone’s quiet time. Ideally, no crazy after-school sensory overload: no screens, no fighting, nobody asking if I can take them a […]
Try this for a deeper connection with your family
Are you longing for more connection in your home? Today I would like to share with you a little tip with big returns for you and your family. Trust me when I say that it can take you a very long way in keeping the soul of your family alive and well. Applying this mind-body […]
